BC Rich Zoltan Bathory Signature ASM
October 28, 2010
Zoltan Bathory is the founder and one of the guitarists of metal band Five Finger Death Punch. that guy’s been getting some major props for his incendiary playing recently, featuring in our sister magazine Total Guitar’s recent contemporary Heavy Metal feature. He’s additionally received a new BC Ri…
Harmonicdog MultiTrack DAW 2
October 27, 2010
The original version of MultiTrack was one of the first proper multitrack DAW-alikes for the iPhone, with a clean interface, trouble-free operation and a whopping 16 tracks of audio. The most notable upgrades for v2 include non-destructive editing, copy and paste, looping and, of course, iPad suppor…
Electro-Harmonix Freeze Sound Retainer
October 21, 2010
When we tried Electro-Harmonix’s Cathedral Reverb, we loved its Infinite Reverb mode for sustained synth pad-esque sounds. The Freeze Sound Retainer is a standalone pedal version of that effect. It works by sampling your guitar, but unlike a looper it takes a snapshot of the signal running through t…
LP Classic Top-Tuning Congas
October 21, 2010
In these contemporary times in which we find ourselves, many companies’ research and development departments constantly scratch their heads whilst musing on how they’re going to invent their products even better. LP’s reputation for top quality percussive innovation is well charted, but that moment …
M-Audio Axiom 49
October 20, 2010
Your controller keyboard is your main connection with your DAW. It’s usually the one piece of gear you use most after your mouse so choosing a new one is a decision not to be taken lightly. Many have tried to elevate their humble USB MIDI ‘boards into something more fundamental but the balance amids…
Garrahand Hand Drum
October 19, 2010
Possibly one of the most intriguing instruments ever to reach at our office, the Garrahand, is the brain-child of two Argentinian musicians who met whilst studying at a music conservatory. Federico Parra and Ary Lacanna designed the first Garrahand as a gift to the famous Argentinian percussionist M…
Gretsch Full Range Snare Drums
October 6, 2010
Gretsch’s Contoured Wood snares are part of the company’s Taiwanese built Full Range snare series. The two models both feature laminated wooden hoops, with one drum plus incorporating - in a neat twist - an additional metal hoop insert within the batter hoop.BuildSome of Gretsch’s earliest drums fr…
DW 2000 Series pedal
October 5, 2010
DW’s pedal expertise goes back to its earliest days as a manufacturer. Back in 1977, the company’s second ever product was its now legendary 5000 Series pedal. by the years DW has introduced many more pedal ranges, mostly offering enhanced design and ever increased durability.Taking the type into le…